Food Hygiene Ratings in Stratford-on-Avon

1,305 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.6% rated "very good".

1,305
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
5
Rated 0 or 1
85.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.6%1,045
Good9.9%121
Satisfactory3.2%39
Improvement Needed0.9%11
Major Improvement0.4%5
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen26620.4%
Retailers - other22317.1%
Other catering premises18314.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub17013.0%
School/college/university1158.8%
Mobile caterer846.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop796.1%
Caring Premises715.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Stratford-on-Avon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Stratford-on-Avon currently has 1,305 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,221 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Havilands Tea Room And RestaurantCV37 6QB1Jun 03, 2025
Karen's KornerB80 7PD1Jul 01, 2025
Kevlar's Dining ShackOX17 1EA1Jun 13, 2025
The Meating Joint ButchersB80 7PD1Jan 13, 2026
Three Horse - Shoes/ThaiThaiB49 6DG1Nov 12, 2025
AlimentoB80 7AX2Oct 02, 2025
Bev's Kitchen LtdCV47 9QZ2Aug 01, 2025
Mount Everest Nepalese CuisineB80 7NL2Dec 05, 2024
Munchies For LunchesCV37 6QB2Apr 17, 2025
Pinksage FlowersCV37 6LU2Dec 05, 2025
SubwayCV37 0HZ2Jan 19, 2026
The Cuttle InnCV47 9QZ2Nov 26, 2024
The Green DragonB96 6NU2Aug 07, 2025
The Kings HeadB95 6HY2Oct 01, 2024
The Red LionCV36 4LX2Mar 13, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Stratford-on-Avon have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,045 food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Stratford-on-Avon?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Stratford-on-Avon?+

Inspection frequency in Stratford-on-Avon depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies